Surveillance video captures suspects discharging guns at DC playground
The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating suspects caught on surveillance video discharging a firearm at a playground early Wednesday morning.
DC Council unanimously votes against Bowser’s $11 million for more officers, allows $5M
The D.C. Council unanimously voted on Tuesday to approve what they called a “compromise” package, providing $5 million for the Metropolitan Police Department instead of authorizing $11 million that Mayor Muriel Bowser had proposed.
Fourth police officer dies by suicide after Capitol riot, family confirms
A fourth police officer who responded to the Capitol riot on Jan. 6 has died by suicide, according to his family.
Third police officer dies from suicide after Capitol riot: DC police
D.C. police say a third officer who responded to the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol has committed suicide.
DC 13-year-old among trio charged in string of robberies, carjackings
A 13-year-old is one of three teenagers facing an array of charges in connection with a string of robberies and carjackings in the nation’s capital.
MPD identifies toddler found in southeast DC
The Metropolitan Police Department says they have identified the 2 to 3-year-old child who was found in southeast D.C. Friday.
DC 13-year-old charged in parking garage armed carjacking
D.C. police have charged a 13-year-old in connection with a gunpoint carjacking inside a parking garage in Northeast.
Armed scooter ‘carjacking’ in Southeast DC caught on camera
A scooter rider was held up at gunpoint in Southeast D.C. Monday night – and the whole thing was caught on camera.
Arrest made in murder of 6-year-old Nyiah Courtney; father indicted in narcotics conspiracy: DC police
FOX 5 has learned that an arrest has been made in connection with the murder of a 6-year-old girl in Southeast D.C.
Audio reveals slurs, threats toward DC cop after Capitol riot commission testimony
A D.C. police officer who testified for the Jan. 6 commission was subjected to an expletive-filled, threatening rant in his voice mail on Tuesday.
DC police teaming up with federal officials to combat gun violence in the District
In response to the recent weekend of gun violence in D.C., the Metropolitan Police Department has announced a new partnership with federal law enforcement with the goal of stopping the kind of incidents that killed a 6-year-old girl and terrified Nationals fans on Saturday.
DC police looking for suspect after brutal U Street, Northwest assault
D.C. police are looking for a suspect after a brutal assault left a man severely injured following a birthday celebration on U Street, Northwest.
DC police looking for suspect in kidnapping, sex abuse, carjacking case
D.C. police are asking for the public’s help as they search for a man suspected of getting into a victim’s car and sexually abusing them at gunpoint before stealing the vehicle.
DC hits 100th homicide marker by July 10 for the first time since 2003
The District hit the 100-homicide milestone on July 10 - the fastest it's hit that mark since 2003.
DC 12-year-old among juvenile suspects who used stun gun during attempted carjacking: cops
D.C. police say four underage suspects tased a victim during an attempted carjacking in Southeast over the weekend.
Victim left dinner near Logan Circle when he was struck and killed by stray bullet, family member says
A Takoma Park man who was struck and killed by a bullet near Logan Circle Tuesday night had just left dinner with his wife and another couple, a family member told FOX 5.
Video shows vehicle linked to death of 65-year-old Southeast DC woman
D.C. police on Tuesday released video showing a vehicle they say is linked to the shooting death of a 65-year-old Southeast woman in May.
Video: DC police release video showing suspected gunman in Northwest double shooting
D.C. police have released surveillance video showing a man suspected in connection with a double shooting in a Northwest neighborhood.
Video shows suspects linked to assault, vehicle theft, DC police say
D.C. police have released video showing suspected who are wanted in connection with an assault and a vehicle theft last week in the 4400 block of Benning Road, Northeast.
DC police release surveillance images related to U Street, Northwest hit-and-run
D.C. police have released surveillance images of two vehicles they’re seeking in connection with a hit-and-run that occurred in the 1600 block of U Street, Northwest on Thursday evening.



















